Datacom DBA

Job Description: Datacom Database Administrator (DBA) - Contract Position: Datacom DBA Location: Fully Remote (US-Based) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Datacom DBA to join our team on a contract basis. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the administration, performance, integrity, and security of our mission-critical CA Datacom database environments. You will work remotely to ensure optimal operation, implement upgrades, and provide expert support to development and operational teams. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep, hands-on Datacom expertise in a mainframe (z/OS) environment. Key Responsibilities: • Administer, maintain, and support multiple CA Datacom databases in a z/OS environment. • Perform database installations, upgrades, patches, and migrations. • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and perform tuning for optimal efficiency (including SQL tuning and system parameter adjustments). • Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and disaster preparedness strategies. • Ensure database security, integrity, and availability (24/7 on-call rotation for critical issues). • Collaborate with application developers on database design, SQL optimization, and best practices. • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database architectures, procedures, and configurations. • Utilize Datacom tools such as CA Datacom Server, CA Dataquery, and CA Ideal. • Work with related mainframe technologies including CICS, JCL, IBM Utilities (IMS, DB2 knowledge a plus). • Provide timely resolution to production incidents and problems. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 5+ years of hands-on, professional experience as a CA Datacom DBA in a mainframe z/OS production environment. • Proven expertise in Datacom database design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. • Strong experience with Datacom performance monitoring and tuning. • In-depth knowledge of Datacom backup, recovery, and restart procedures. • Proficiency in JCL, SQL, and mainframe operating systems. • Experience working in a remote support capacity. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote contract setting. Preferred Skills (A Plus): • Experience with CA Datacom-to-DB2 migration projects. • Knowledge of other mainframe databases (DB2, IMS). • Experience with CA tools ecosystem (CA View, CA SYSVIEW). • Familiarity with Agile or DevOps practices in a mainframe context. • Relevant CA or IBM certifications. Send over resumes at [email protected] Job Type: Contract Pay: $108,849.45 - $131,087.52 per year Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job